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 enlarge | Author: Timothy Ferriss
Publisher: Crown
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  737 reviews
Sales Rank: 61
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 0307353133
Dewey Decimal Number: 650.1
EAN: 9780307353139
ASIN: 0307353133
Publication Date: April 24, 2007
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 Great concept- difficult follow-through May 3, 2007
24 out of 35 found this review helpful
I never knew who Ferriss was, but everyone's talking about what a bigshot he was, so I thought I'd give this book a try. He explains the principles of economics to one end: enjoying one's life more. Why be stuck inside a cubicle working for someone else your entire life- or a slave to your own business, when you can be on a permanent jaunt in South America? I noticed a lot of similarities between this book and How to Take Advantage, which also shows how to capitalize on the system. Morse talks about turning the tables on credit cards to make money on them, and Ferriss talks about how to turn the tables on this newly Flat World and live the life of luxury- even if you aren't wealthy. They both show that you can live a fun, luxurious life and make money on basically nothing. One caveat, though: you'll never be truly wealthy if you don't work your buns off (exceptions are made for lucky bums like lottery winners)! Do this while you can, though.
 Highly recommended! May 2, 2007
692 out of 960 found this review helpful
I don't often write reviews on Amazon.com but I felt compelled to write one for this book because the author has convinced me to change my assumptions about worklife and personal goals. This is an easy read. Althought I am a slooooow and easily distracted reader, I finished the book from cover-to-cover in a few sittings. I even spent some time researching the weblinks but didn't do all the challenges because I was eager to absorb all the ideas first.
It is probably best to read the book one time through quickly to grasp his point of view (the author even gives a brief blurb on how to speed read). Then after you "get it" take some time doing the challenges if you feel so compelled.
I have already implemented one of the author's recommendations in my daily life....check email only twice per day: right before lunch then again an hour before the end of the day. Process every email at the time you read it. Seems a simple challenge but I did suffer "withdrawal symptoms" from not constantly checking email. And you know what? Because I stayed focus on the task at hand and not constantly checking email I left work last Thursday (April 27) feeling less stressed and more accomplished. This is only a brief part of the book but to me was impactful.
Ferriss gives some great ideas about starting your own business even if you don't have or desire an MBA (like me). He provides lists of free and paid resources to help you along the way.
There is a simple roadmap for freeing yourself from the 9-5 grind. Is it attainable? I hope so. Maybe I'm just being an optimist but yesterday I took the day off from my "cube job" and spent part of my day setting up an online business following his "case studies".
The downside is that the book is provides a cursory glance at some topics that need to be expanded. However, I think he did a good job at presenting his view of how life can be. He's also opened himself up to "The 4 Hour Workweek 2.0" when he can go in more depth.
In all I found it an enjoyable read. I plan to follow his "roadmap" and see where it takes me. I already recommended it to two other friends.
Now, to the naysayers writing "reviews" about this book. First, Read the book. Second, write a review of the book not a review about other reviews. You are undermining your "cause" as Review Police by giving a 1-star without first reading the book and "just to balance the scales". In short you're being hypocritical. I think if you take your own advice and read the book you will "get it". Is there marketing going on here? DUH! Of course there is marketing! Ferriss is selling a product. Simply put, he practices what he preaches!
Read the book and find out!
Replace your sacred scripture with this book May 1, 2007
24 out of 43 found this review helpful
After reading The 4-Hour Workweek, I was so empowered that I called Tim Ferriss and reached him before an interview in New York. He's the real deal. I've spent the past year deep in books and news, watching videos for hours online, trying to figure out what I should do with my life. I'm a deep thinker, and I've faced philosophical issues with how to spend my time. Now I'm done watching my life. I'm ready to live it.
This book is full of principles, stories and experience that will make you move. Tim's redefinition of "meaning" and "bliss" is what really did me in. This book could send a whole generation of people bouncing like Pong balls around the world.
Please note: I almost outsourced this review, but I'm afraid the men in India can't capture how transformational it was for me. Expect postcards. I'm off to live my life.
Great book with original ideas. May 1, 2007
19 out of 33 found this review helpful
This might be my first book review, if not it is only my second. In short this is a great book filled with original, "nuts and bolts" information, that in my opinion is a must read for most people in our over-worked, pleasure-deprived, consumer-driven society. I preordered this after a recommendation. I recieved it 2 days later and finished reading it the next. This is life-changing material. Don't be deterred by the naysayers who have nothing better to do than look up how many reviews someone has written. I read a lot, but have only written one or two reviews because most books don't deserve a positive review. This one does.
Like Getting Kicked in the Solar Plexis... April 30, 2007
14 out of 27 found this review helpful
To be frank, I bought Ferriss' book, in part, because I was skeptical. Could it be possible to work only 4-hours every week and still do big things in the world?
Although a number of my colleagues had endorsed it... I questioned the plausibility of the book's message. I even know Ferriss' agent personally and that he only takes on quality authors... still I pre-judged this book.
Boy was I wrong.
I inhaled "The 4-Hour Workweek" in 4 hours this weekend. I feel like I was roused from a deep sleep by a cold bucket of water. And, once I was awake, I was kicked in the solar plexus over and over and over. But I needed this beating.
I write a lot about standing in the service of others as you stand in the service of your destiny. But, apparently, I needed a reminder how what it truly means to serve my destiny.
Tim, not only did your book help me refocus on what is important--why I'm building a remarkable company--but I think your work will have influence on the book that I'm currently writing about how to build a bigger, better business that makes more money while working less. (not the title). Thank you for that.
I wanted to publicly acknowledge your work and to support your message. It might not be for everyone. Many people like to feel busy to feel important. But I'm sure many others would like to join the New Rich and get busy choosing what they do, where they go, and how they live.
Oh, by the way... I've already adopted your email policy. Now, time to re-organize my sales focus based on Pareto's Princple and will teach my staff how to exploit Parkinson's Law.
Bravo!
Keep on thinking BIG,
Michael Port
Author of the national bestseller Book Yourself Solid
and creator of...
The Product Factory
Traffic School
The Think Big Revolution
http://www.MichaelPort.com
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